Nurse Candidate Program and DUINS (Navy)

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So I recently got accepted to Stony Brook's nursing program. I was somewhat surprised because it is extremely competitive with most applicants having GPA's in excess of 3.6 in sciences and overall, while my overall was a 3.5 and my sciences was a 3.4. I guess my interview went well, and I would consider my statement as well as my resume to be the strong points.

Now what im curious about is if I am considered competitive enough for the NCP? It would be a fantastic opportunity but I heard it is very competitive. I currently have a 3.45 GPA overall from all my institutions combined as well as experience in lifeguarding, swim instruction, working as a Resident Assistant and other leadership related roles. My recruiter says he believes I am competitive but I am well aware of how difficult it can be to stand out in the sea of applicants. Does anyone have any thoughts about it, or can anyone in the NCP give me feedback as well as tell me what their "credentials" were when applying as long as they are OK with that? I would greatly appreciate it!

My other question is about DUINS. Would it be possible to apply for DUINS one day if I was a Navy Nurse while under the 5 year NCP obligation or would I need to finish the obligation first? I found some conflicting information online.

Thanks. I’ll try to contact my recruiter bc I also applied for the 2-yr.

Specializes in Critical Care.

My recruiter said results should be out mid-November for both 1 & 2-year.

Specializes in Nursing.

Didn't think there was a group/discussion forum for NCP 2020 but glad I found it. Hopefully everyone gets in ??. I presume we should be receiving a call from our recruiter as opposed to an email?

27 minutes ago, Brook S. said:

Didn't think there was a group/discussion forum for NCP 2020 but glad I found it. Hopefully everyone gets in ??. I presume we should be receiving a call from our recruiter as opposed to an email?

Hi there.
I believe you’ll get a call from your recruiter first. Then you’ll receive an official email after.

Hello everyone,

My recruiter just informed me that I am an alternative for the 2-year program. Does anyone know how that works or the odds of getting in?

Thanks, and congrats to the people who made it!

I think it all depends on whether the selectees are gonna accept or decline the offer. Good luck! I also applied for the 2-year and still waiting on my results.

I was also told that the official results were not out yet. So I am not absolutely sure yet...

Specializes in Nursing.

I've just found out that I've been accepted into the 1 year NCP ??. My recruiter called me saying that results came out a couple hours ago. So get in contact with your recruiter ASAP for a status update regarding your package!

Congrats!!!

1 minute ago, Brook S. said:

I've just found out that I've been accepted into the 1 year NCP ??. My recruiter called me saying that results came out a couple hours ago. So get in contact with your recruiter ASAP for a status update regarding your package!

Congrats! My recruiter hasn’t answered his phone today and it’s killing me. It’s getting hard to study now!

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